The world’s fastest man is coming home to Alexandria next Sunday (Sept. 22).
Alexandria native Noah Lyles will return to Alexandria after winning the gold medal in the 100 meters in a photo-finish and bronze in the 200m at the Paris Olympics. There will be a rally celebration in his honor at Chinquapin Park and in Alexandria City High School’s gymnasium starting at 3 p.m.
A bar with an unparalleled view of Alexandria will open it up for a concert series this fall.
Hotel Heron opened at 699 Prince Street earlier this year and its rooftop bar Good Fortune opened later this summer.
Good morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84, but it’ll be mostly sunny tomorrow and on Sunday.
Drivers headed to Shirlington will have to take a detour through Alexandria next week, offering Arlingtonians a glimpse at life once Alexandria finally annexes Shirlington.
The northbound ramp off I-395 to Shirlington Circle will be closed overnight Monday night (Sept. 16) and Tuesday night (Sept. 17) into the following mornings next week. The closure will force drivers onto Martha Custis Drive in the Parkfairfax neighborhood.
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, September 13, through Sunday, September 15, 2024.
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The number of Alexandria residents facing food insecurity is rising.
That’s according to the Capital Area Food Bank’s (CAFB) Hunger Report 2024, which revealed that food insecurity is a growing issue throughout the D.C. Metro area.
Meet the beautiful Betty, an all black bunny up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
This 2-year-old girl has a friendly personality and is extremely outgoing!
Alexandria city staff have been ordered to evaluate turning the 200 block of King Street into a pedestrian zone.
Mayor Justin Wilson and City Council Member John Taylor Chapman asked staff to create a pilot program to turn the 200 block of King Street into a pedestrian zone. The move would effectively eliminate cars from the main thoroughfare next door to City Hall’s Market Square (301 King Street) all the way down to the waterfront.
A developer is submitting a proposal to Alexandria’s Planning Commission this fall to replace a single-family home on Seminary Road with seven new townhomes.
The proposed “cluster” development is planned for 5216 Seminary Road. The development would have seven parking spaces on-site.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect patchy fog to clear by 9am, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 82°F, accompanied by an east wind blowing at 3 to 8 mph. For Thursday night, skies will be partly cloudy with a low temperature of around 63°F and a gentle southeast breeze at 3 to 6 mph.
Early voting starts next week in Alexandria.
There are a number of voting options for those who can’t wait or make it to vote in-person at their home precinct on election day Nov. 5.
